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Can the PM win an exemption from Trump’s steel tariffs?

By Michelle Grattan The Albanese Government is set to mount a major effort to win an exemption from a proposed 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminium imports to the

Retailers keen on action to cut crime and red tape

A change in the definition of a small business and a concerted effort to address retail crime are among the issues peak retail bodies want the Federal Government to

First cost-of-living decrease in four years for pensioners

Cheaper electricity has led to the first cost-of-living fall for Australian pensioners in more than four years. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data,

New employment laws drive spike in collective bargaining

A report on the impact of new Federal employment laws has shown an increase in collective bargaining and real wages since the legislation was passed, but has been

Australia won’t avoid fallout from Trump tariff tirade

By Scott French In a hectic 24 hours of trade diplomacy, US President Donald Trump has paused his threatened 25 percent tariffs on US imports from Canada and Mexico,

Spending trend strong to the end of 2024

Australian households splashed out on new cars and dining out at the end of last year, as spending rose for the third straight month. The latest Australian Bureau of

Unit approvals mask drop in housing projects

A rise in overall dwelling approvals in December masked a drop in housing approvals in most states. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed the

Tips to keep you cool and drive down summer costs

The battle between keeping cool and managing energy costs is an eternal one every Australian summer. CHOICE has provided some tips to help Aussie get the balance

More students looking for teaching careers

Australia’s pipeline of future teachers has improved with an increase in applications to study education this year, reversing the downward trend of recent years. New

Hamilton Island workers underpaid $28 million

Workers on Hamilton Island have received more than $28 million in backpay, following a Fair Work investigation. Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth said the operators of the

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